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The author's research discoveries and methods of application have been revolutionary in applications related to personal development, awareness and improvement. When he first reported the results of his research in the 1970s, Dr. Henderson was in the forefront of developments in areas such as cognitive psychology, motivation and personality research.
Once-mysterious and vague concepts like willpower, success (and failure) motivation, and self-control are explained by Dr. Henderson's Neocortical Dominance Theory. (You will not see terminology like this in the book because it is written for the average person.)
One of the things that makes Dr. Henderson's work stand out from all the rest is his emphasis on alignment of subconscious needs with conscious desires. This gives the method immense power because it removes subconscious resistance (which is the most common cause of failure to reach goals).
A technical understanding of the theory is not necessary. Because innovative techniques are presented that deepen the hypnotic state and improve results with self-hypnosis. There are also ways to measure the depth of self-hypnotic trance which adds to its effectiveness.
A chapter on subliminal communication gives fascinating ways to improve persuasion and to influence others.
In addition, here are a few of the many additional areas covered in this book:
Develop and deepen a self-hypnotic trance, even for those who are not good hypnotic subjects.
Control stress and anxiety through suggestion and deep relaxation.
Formulate suggestions the subconscious can't refuse and apply them in novel and amazingly effective ways.
Interrogate the subconscious mind to uncover hidden blocks to success and remove them.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Self-Hypnosis is for Everyone
Steps for Change
Goals
Goal Behavior
Autoquestioning
Suggestion
Self-Hypnosis
“Self” Centered Hypnosis
The Immense Power of Self-Hypnosis
Unlimited Possibilities
Chapter 2 Hypnotic Induction
The Hypnotic State
Frequently Asked Questions
The Art of Practice
Preparation
Induction Procedure
Relaxation
Deepening
Scene Visualization
Termination
Self-Hypnotic Induction Script
Alternative Deepening Techniques
Digital Screen
Alphabet
Mapping
Chapter 3 Hypnotic Depth
Red Rocks Scale of Hypnotic Depth
Self-Measurement of Hypnotic Depth
Accelerated Induction Procedures
The Recall Method
Post-Hypnotic Cues
Advanced Deepening Techniques
Reiterated Self-Hypnosis
Alternative Counting Methods
How Hypnosis and Sleep Differ
Chapter 4 Deep Relaxation
The Mental Gatekeeper
Jacobson Progressive Relaxation
The Recall Method
Headaches
Chapter 5 The Conscious Mind
Awareness as Consciousness
Mental Unity
Functional Division
Liminal Shifting
Dominance
The Preconscious Mind
The Spirit of the Machine
Compartmentalization
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Problem Roots and Shadows
Causation versus Correlation
Common Sense
Pleasure and Pain
Focus and Priority
Don't Be Nothing
More about Unlimited Possibility
The Myth of Willpower
The Principle of Passive Direction
Chapter 6 The Subconscious Mind
Common Sense and Other Errors
Subliminal Perception
Subconscious Logic
Language, Literality, and Sleep
Learning
Subconscious Reality
Primary Functions of the Subconscious
Subconscious Needs
Autonomic Nervous System
Memory
Willpower
Imagination
Subconscious Dysfunction
Imprints
Sources of Dysfunction
Mystery and Power
Chapter 7 Autoquestioning
Primary Objectives
Ideomotor Techniques
Chevreul Pendulum
Ideomotor Spelling
Finger Response Method
Ouija Board
Automatic Writing
Questioning Strategies
Subconscious Resistance
Schematic for Questioning
Warm-Up Questions
Subconscious Viewpoint
Behavior versus Condition
Subconscious Approval
What, When, Who, and Where
Autobiography as a Guide to Questioning
Ways to Stay Out of Trouble
Chapter 8 Suggestion
Scientific Proof of the Power of
Suggestion
Suggestion in Advertising
Suggestibility
Implicit Suggestion
Explicit Suggestion
Sources of Dysfunction
Categories of Suggestion
Hetero- and Autosuggestion
Hypnotic and Post-Hypnotic
Suggestion
Verbal and Image Suggestion
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Laws of Suggestion
Making Suggestions That Work
Anticipatory Role Behavior
Subliminal Control
Chapter 9 Verbal Suggestion Formulation
Goals and Objectives
Physical Goals and Objectives
Mental Goals and Objectives
Emotional Objectives
Latitude of Acceptance
Wording Verbal Suggestions
The Subconscious Meanings of Words
Humor
Organ Language
Loaded and Elaborated Suggestions
Guidelines for Verbal Suggestions
Will the Subconscious Buy It?
Inoculation
Subliminal Suggestions
Chapter 10 Image Suggestion Formulation
Imagination Power
Goal Pictures
Kinds of Meaning
Metaphors and Similes
Healing Imagery
Image Rehearsal
About Notes and Records
Chapter 11 Suggestion Application
Suggestion Load
Deceptive Results
Three Application Rules
Pre-Induction Application of
Suggestions
Hypnosis Suggestions
Waking Suggestions
Alternate Reality Dreams
Anticipatory Role Behavior
Chapter 12 Persuasion and Influence through Autosuggestion
Nonverbal Control
Shape How Others Perceive You
The Right Image for You
Image Shaping Suggestions
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